Stone Town Walking Tour
ID: GYG879594-1384155
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Country: Tanzania
Country: Tanzania
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Learn a full history of Zanzibar and East African Slave trade.
Visit different historical sites and attractions in this beautiful old town.
Learn about the local culture and tradition.
This is a walking tour in a small town where history appears to stand still.
The town was called stone town because all the buildings were built with coral and lime stones, it emerged as a UNESCO historical heritage.
With visits to the House of Wonders, the former slave market site, Sultan's palace museums, Forodhani Park where there is night food market, jaws corner which is the heart of the town, Zanzibar carved doors, the darajani market, the persian bath museum, Portuguese Fort, Anglican and catholic churches, numberless mosques and few Hindu temples. Lastly, you will see Freddy mercury's house (queen).
It is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.The architectural styles of the buildings is a mixture of various influences and cultures like African, Arabic, Indian, Portuguese, British as well French.
A guided walk by knowledgeable tour guides, who know not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in this town.
During the tour, the tour guide will show you the best shops where you can buy original souvenir, jewellery as well as fresh spices from Zanzibar.
This is a walking tour in a small town where history appears to stand still.
The town was called stone town because all the buildings were built with coral and lime stones, it emerged as a UNESCO historical heritage.
With visits to the House of Wonders, the former slave market site, Sultan's palace museums, Forodhani Park where there is night food market, jaws corner which is the heart of the town, Zanzibar carved doors, the darajani market, the persian bath museum, Portuguese Fort, Anglican and catholic churches, numberless mosques and few Hindu temples. Lastly, you will see Freddy mercury's house (queen).
It is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.The architectural styles of the buildings is a mixture of various influences and cultures like African, Arabic, Indian, Portuguese, British as well French.
A guided walk by knowledgeable tour guides, who know not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in this town.
During the tour, the tour guide will show you the best shops where you can buy original souvenir, jewellery as well as fresh spices from Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Learn full history of Zanzibar and East African Slave Trade.
- Visit most of the historical sites and attractions including Sultan's Palace.
- Learn some about Zanzibar culture and tradition.
- Get a good moment for shopping while you are in stone town.
- Buy pure spices from the source and support local communities.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting Point is at the outside of the main door at the front of the Old Fort in stone town.
Let's meet outside the main door front the front of the Old Fort.
Let's meet outside the main door front the front of the Old Fort.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.